Typical Treatments

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What To Expect

Once your doctors have determined that radiation therapy may be part of the treatment plan for your Brain Metastases, there will be a few steps to allow the radiation oncology team to begin treatment safely. 

These include:

 - CT simulation
 - Treatment plan design (dosimetry)

 - Verification

 - Start of daily treatments

 - Weekly doctor visits with your radiation oncologist

Side Effects

Short term:

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Many people do not develop significant side effects during radiation treatment.  If you are considering radiation therapy as part of your cancer treatment, it is important to know what side effects are possible so you can make a good decision about the treatment that is right for you.

More likely

• Tiredness

• Temporary increase in headaches

Less likely

• Loss of hair

• Scalp redness/soreness

• Nausea/vomiting

Long term:

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After the short-term side effects of radiation therapy resolve, others may become noticeable months or years later.

More likely

• Changes in thinking patterns and decreased ability to concentrate

• Decrease in hearing

Less likely

• Cataracts

• Nausea/vomiting

• Dry mouth

• Loss of appetite

• Abnormal hormone levels